It's a beautiful space to walk and watch all the birds in the aviary!…read more I live in Los Angeles and I came for a graduation at Whitman College. Walla Walla has been a nice experience.

This is the oldest city park in Walla Walla, but don't mistake that for being boring. There is so…read moremuch to do here. There are trails, ponds, and a lot of old-growth trees to relax under. I focused on the aviary. The largest enclosure has white peacocks, doves, ducks, and geese (I'm sure I missed some other birds) all together so you can see how they interact with each other. There are also smaller enclosures with other types of birds too. Some of them are enclosed with a bunch of doves, although I'm not sure if that was intentional or if they are free loaders. I could watch the birds for hours. In the building adjacent to the largest bird enclosure are smaller pens with birds that I'm assuming are being rehabilitated, although I also saw a cat with a collar in with the quails. I hope that the cat doesn't cause chaos...

This really is a great place to hike. I like to take one of the trails all the way around the lake…read moreand depending on which trail I take, the hike can be from 3.5 to 5 miles. There are three parking areas. My favorite parking spot is the middle lot, not way out at the gate and not up close to the lake, or rather reservoir. This gives me several options for hiking. If I go around the lake clockwise from this parking lot, I'll be leaving the hill to climb at the end of the hike. If I go counterclockwise around the reservoir, I'll be doing the hilly part first and then the slow climb out at the end of the hike. The hubby prefers to hilly part first; I prefer the hilly part last. I find the long steady climb out becomes monotonous. We try to mix it up. Rarely do we shortcut the hike and walk across the top of the dam on the south end, as the back side is way more fun. Depending on what the weather has been up to, some of the trails can be quite muddy, and of course, in the spring and summer months, there are ticks. I usually encounter only one or two other walkers/hikers/dogs on a trip around the reservoir. Only once have I had to yield to horses. This really is a great place for some fresh air and exercise.

This morning the weather was perfect, in the mid 30s, so my wife and I decided to walk around the…read morelake. Great fun. We shared the lake with a few dogs, a few walkers and a few scouts.

We golfed here in August 2022, the green fee comes with a bucket of driving range balls, so come…read moreearly and practice. NO BEGINNING NO END The fairways leading up to the putting greens were manicured so short that you couldn't tell where the fairway ended and the putting green began. That was the first time I've ever played on a course like that. The greens were undulating and kind of crazy, so you need to be very precise with your shots or the ball will roll all the way to the next fairway since there's no rough to stop it. Also, look at the GPS as you approach, one of the holes I completely aimed for the wrong place where I thought the green was. Stay out of the bunkers. They're kind of hard and reddish. I guess it's far away from the beach, no sand. Overall a fun course, we didn't see any wildlife and since we played on a weekday, there weren't that many people ahead or behind of us. NO TREES There aren't any trees here, so there is no shade on this course and you're in the middle of what looks like wheat fields (?), not vineyards, like the name would suggest. The cart has GPS and tells you (and everyone else on the course, with the loud beeping) when you are being naughty and getting too close to the greens or when you are supposed to stay on cart path (par 3). NO BEVERAGE CART! There was no beverage cart when we played, maybe it was too early, but we were hoping the wine cart would come to us at the "Wine Valley Golf Club", but it did not. How are you guys going to make money if you don't sell overpriced drinks from the food cart to the golfers? Recommend: scheduling your wine tasting at Long Shadows after your round of golf since they're both on the same road, about 20 min away from downtown Walla Walla. Or maybe do the wine tasting first lol.

Great course friendly staff love the free ice cold water in the coolers and nice to see dogs are…read morewelcome!

These trails aren't just for winter sports. I've made it here during the summer to take my…read moremountain bike for a ride. I parked at the Sno-Park Parking lot where one would go during the winter months. Here you have a couple of dirt roads to choose from for off-road options. I decided to do some climbing and went for NFD Rd 64--to get to this road from the parking lot, ride your bike further up the valley a few hundred yards (their's a trail), and then take right. This road is fairly nice. There are lots of rock on it, but no potholes. It is a fairly uphill jaunt from the get-go. As I was approaching the top of the valley, I eyed a side road. The sign on it said (6400 500), so I don't know which is the name of the road, but I decided to take it, because it looked tiny and way less traveled (in fact it was closed to motorized vehicles). Nice. Yeah, this trail ended up being the high-point of the day. It wasn't single track, but it was close. I must admit I had the willies when I saw a half-eaten deer leg within the first minute of climbing (the rest of the ride I kept thinking of the cougar, bear, or zombie which was eyeing me from the bushes as I rode by). I love to climb. I love burning my quads like Hades. It felt good to be riding. Unfortunately, this side road only lasted a little bit before I made it up to the top of the ridge/mountain. Here this trail ties back up with one of the major dirt roads again. There are some decent views here. I then took the little road downhill. Man, I'm must be a total old fogie, because wow---I think I rode the breaks the entire way down! The road was steep, and I hit some high speeds within seconds. There were also rocks to watch out for as well. In other words, I rode it like an old person (which I am I suppose). But it was fun. It's the kind of fun, where you just have to yell with abandon (I think I did a few times--with a smile). These trails are definitely good for snow activities, and I'd say they are decent for bike riding. I don't know if I'd come here to do some straight-up hiking though. I'd save the Cascades for that. NOTE: Be careful on this road in the winter. This is the infamous scene of where my truck and my crew rolled down a mountain just over a year ago!

Course is reasonable and in very good condition. Staff in pro shop so nice and helpful. Great…read moreoption when in the area.

First time I played here. Course was ok. Kinda easy. Some of the greens were rough. The worst was…read morethe slow play. Almost 5 hours for a round with not a marshal in sight. When I finally got back to the club house they wanted to chastise me for hitting into the group in front of me. The closest my ball came to them was 80 yards. Just a bunch of old guys golfing slow.

I've been a member for a number of years, and have had owner Ryan as a personal trainer for the…read morelast 18 months. The diversity of equipment is terrific and allows me to focus on whatever my current goal may be, whether it is cardio, high intensity interval training, working a bag, or lifting free weights. The staff is always willing to provide insight or instruction and the premises are clean and meticulously kept. Every corner of the gym exhibits pride of ownership. I've worked out during all times of day and never found it crowded. In addition, Calhoon's has worked with me to facilitate family guest admission while visiting. Many thanks to Ryan and staff for helping with my fitness journey. It's no wonder this gym has won "Best of the Best" in Walla Walla.

Crap gym! All equipment is plate loaded and looks like it should be in a fitness museum. Get more…read morethan 3 people in the place and its packed. No locker room but, luckily they have 1 unisex toilet with a metal folding chair you can change. No towels provided. All this for the low low price of between 35 and 40 dollars a month depending on payment method. As shitty as this place is...it the best Walla Walla has to offer as far as a 24hr "gym" goes.

My Jiu Jitsu journey started here and I could not be happier. A wonderful place that helps you…read moreunderstand your potential. Hard work, excellent instruction, friendly helpful atmosphere. Good for the adult beginner and expert alike. An amazing place for young people to learn and grow. This place and the people here helped me fall in love with BJJ.

Professor Eddie brings jiu jitsu instruction to the Walla Walla valley. He is passionate about…read moresharing his experience with this discipline. Doors are open, and classes are available! What to expect? You have an opportunity to participate with no fees or expectations the first week. Come as you are, and someone will partner with you and your family member to suit up with a gi, and roll with others! It may seem overwhelming to be in a hand to hand position with others. It is quite empowering to learn to command your space and promote confidence in others. Give it a try! If it is not today, just know, there is no judgement! This academy is here when you are ready!

I want to thank Caroline for being so awesome! Went in on Friday and she was so great on our tour…read moreof the place. So helpful and sweet!